McDonald County R-I School District

The McDonald County R-I School District is located in Anderson, MO and includes 7 schools that serve 3,728 students in grades KG through 12.  

District Spending

The McDonald County R-I School District spends $6,869 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 66% on instruction, 28% on support services, and 6% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The McDonald County R-I School District has 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the MO state average being 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The McDonald County R-I School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 7% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the McDonald County R-I School District, 13% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.